When you shake the hand of friendship You begin to understand Why there's nothing like the touch of a friendly hand Once you've had a cup of kindness Once somebody touches you You'll appreciate there ain't no better brew 'Cause at its best, the rest of life Is no more than a game The rules may sometimes differ But the name remains the same It's only money, it won't make the grass grow It's only money, it won't make the wind blow It's only money, it won't make the sunshine It's only money, it won't make you feel fine It's only bread, don't let it go to your head See a man of wealth and power Notice how his stomach churns Look a little closer, see the way his ulcer burns Look at all the lonely people Makes you wonder where it's at No one knows their names or where they hang their hats Ah, it's just a race, all traces of humanity are lost And no one's making changes 'Cause they're too scared of the cost It's only money, it won't make the grass grow It's only money, it won't make the wind blow It's only money, it won't make the sunshine It's only money, it won't make you feel fine It's only bread, don't let it go to your head No, oh no, no Money, money, it won't make the grass grow It's only money, it won't make the wind blow It's only money, it won't make the sunshine It's only money, it won't make you feel fine It's only bread, don't let it go to your head